Everything you need to settle into Riverton, Utah — utilities, schools, taxes, internet, trash, DMV, emergency contacts, and government offices, in the order most new residents need them.
Utilities in Riverton
Open accounts for electricity, natural gas, water/sewer, garbage, and internet at least 10 business days before you move in. Sellers should keep service active through possession plus 24 hours.
- Rocky Mountain PowerElectricity
- Dominion EnergyNatural Gas
- Riverton City Public WorksCulinary Water
- Riverton City Public WorksSewer
- Riverton City Public WorksGarbageWeekly trash + recycling through the city.
- Riverton City Public WorksRecyclingConfirm recycling cadence and accepted materials with the city.
- Google FiberInternetInternetSpeeds and availability vary by address.
- XfinityInternetInternetSpeeds and availability vary by address.
- CenturyLinkInternetInternetSpeeds and availability vary by address.
- UTOPIA (where available)InternetInternetSpeeds and availability vary by address.
Transfer playbook: Call Rocky Mountain Power and Dominion Energy 10 business days before closing. Open a Riverton City Public Works utility account for water/sewer/trash (a refundable deposit is typical). Order internet equipment 1–2 weeks ahead. Sellers should keep service active through possession + 24 hours.
Schools in Riverton
Riverton is served by the Jordan School District, with Riverton High School and Mountain Ridge High School as the primary high-school assignments depending on neighborhood. Strong elementary and middle-school feeders, plus nearby charter and private options, round out the choices. School boundaries are a consistent driver of resale value in Riverton.
School information and boundaries can change. Buyers should verify current school assignments, boundaries, programs, and other information directly with the applicable school district.
- Granite School DistrictSchool District
- Jordan School DistrictSchool District
- Canyons School DistrictSchool District
- Murray School DistrictSchool District
- Salt Lake City School DistrictSchool District
- Utah State Board of Education (USBE)School District
- University of Utah (Salt Lake City)University
- Utah State University (Logan)University
- Utah Valley University (Orem)University
- Brigham Young University (Provo)University
- Southern Utah University (Cedar City)University
- Weber State University (Ogden)University
- Utah System of Technical CollegesTrade School
Property Taxes in Riverton
Property tax in Riverton is assessed and collected at the Salt Lake County level. Use the lookup below to see the current valuation, levy, and tax history for any parcel.
Government Services in Riverton
City Hall, the recorder, planning & zoning, building permits, public works, utility billing, county offices, voting, and elections — everything you need to interact with local government in Riverton and Salt Lake County.
DMV & Licensing for Riverton Residents
New Utah residents must transfer driver license and vehicle registration within 60 days of establishing residency. Schedule appointments through the Driver License Division and the DMV — wait times are dramatically shorter with an appointment.
Emergency Services in Riverton
For any life-threatening emergency, dial 911. The contacts below are for non-emergency reporting, statewide resources, and disaster preparedness.
Transportation in Riverton
UDOT runs the highways, the canyons, and the winter roads. Along the Wasatch Front, UTA operates buses, TRAX light rail, FrontRunner commuter rail, and park-and-rides. Use the links below for live cameras, road closures, and transit schedules around Riverton.
- Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT)udot
- UDOT Traffic Camerastraffic-cameras
- UDOT Construction Maproad-construction
- UDOT Road Closures (511)road-closures📞 511
- UDOT Winter Drivingwinter-roads
- Mountain Pass Conditionsmountain-passesCottonwood canyons, Parley's, Sardine, Soldier Summit, Wolf Creek.
- Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)airport
- Provo Municipal Airport (PVU)airport
- St. George Regional Airport (SGU)airport
- Utah Transit Authority (UTA)public-transit
- Utah Bike Mapbicycle-routes
- UDOT Park & Ride Lotspark-and-ride
Need a real person?
We help families relocate to Riverton every month — lender, agent, and local contacts in one team.
For statewide moving coverage that applies to Riverton, see the Community Resources. The Riverton Town Square also links to every resource we publish for the city, and we're always happy to answer address-specific questions directly.
